Rehearsals are going full-steam ahead for the Hout Bay cross-community choir as they prepare for their first gig on Friday December 6th – the annual CHELO Xmas Carol extravaganza at HBIS. The yet-to-be-named choir now boasts a contingent of 35 singers from Imizamo Yethu (including amazing voices from the acclaimed Ingoma Choir), Hangberg and the

We’ve all no doubt heard or seen of the MySchool MyVillage MyPlanet  initiative, one of South Africa’s biggest fundraising programmes which raises over R6 million a month for a host of charities and NPO’s. It’s a wonderful opportunity to raise funds for CHELO at no cost to you, simply by swiping your card at any

Following last year’s very successful fundraising event held in early December 2018, CHELO will be rolling out the Xmas cheer yet again on Friday 6th December this year. All parents, families, friends of the school and the broader Hout Bay community are invited to join us at our year-end extravaganza of song and festive cheer.

School parent Karin Kanewske Turner has recently stepped into the role of Chairperson of CHELO. Karin directs a non-profit public health project in South Africa and across the globe. Having worked for over 20 years in international health and social welfare programs, Karin has a passion for uplifting individuals and serving communities. Her son Chet is

Invitation to apply for a chelo bursary at Hout Bay International School to start in GRADE 1 in 2019  Applicants must be born between 01 July 2012 and 30 June 2013 and reside in Hout Bay. Applicants must be South African nationals. Applicants will be required to provide proof of income, residential address and SA ID. To

From the Principal’s Desk Each year the students of HBIS have various opportunities to travel abroad and experience different cultures and places. These experiences can change world views and open up the eyes of anyone willing to see travel as the educational opportunity that it is. As part of our support of the chelo programme,

PLEASE NOTE THE REVISED TIMINGS – THE EVENT WILL NOW RUN FROM 09.30 – 12.00. It’s time for our annual fleamarket held at Hout Bay International School! The perfect excuse for a clear out – either book your own space (set up a table, a rug or sell from the back of your car) and